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Vienna Ice Dream

Until 8 March 2014, City Hall Square is trans­formed into a gigantic ice surface, making it a paradise for ice skating fans of all ages. more

Neighbourhood research

An attractively funded neigh­bour­hood research project is seeking possible ways of renewing urban districts with high migrant populations in Vienna, Arnhem, Istanbul and Zurich. more

Sax-O-Viel Festival

If you have ever wondered what a saxophone festival is like, you can find the answer from 9 to 15 March. The festival is a musically diverse series of thirteen concerts, ranging from classical to con­temporary, and from jazz to electronic. more

Vienna Transport Authority on a roll

Vienna recorded a total of 931.2 million pas­sengers traveling by public trans­port in 2014, equivalent to growth of about 3.5 percent com­pared to the previous year. more

A hotel with prospects

magdas Hotel has recently opened near the Prater park. Set up by the Caritas charity organisation as Vienna’s first so-called "Social Business Hotel", it will house both refugees and tourists and en­courages people to see Vienna from a dif­ferent perspective. more

150th anniversary of the Ring­strasse

Vienna’s Ring boulevard, the Ring­strasse, is one of the greatest examples of 19th century urban development. The Ring was formally in­augurated by Emperor Francis Joseph I. on 1 May 1865. more

Accordion festival

Accordions take centre stage in Vienna, when the Inter­national Accordion Festival is bringing together ex­ponents of the ins­trument from a wide range of genres in various venues throughout the city. more

Vienna History Wiki

The new online platform on the history of Vienna compiles knowledge contributed by the city administration and by the public at large. more

Vienna Language App

Comprising 5,000 audio files in eight languages, the app translates common phrases in any direction fast and conveniently, and even helps with correct pronunciation. more

Urban Platform "Smart Cities"

Smart, multi­modal mobility in cities, giving priority to public transport, cyclists and pedestrians – environment-friendly, sustainable and affordable. more